HB 1482-FN (2026): authorizing the department of motor vehicles to adopt seasonal tourism-themed license plates.
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HB 1482-FN (2026)
authorizing the department of motor vehicles to adopt seasonal tourism-themed license plates.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2026, with 23 people signed in online: 3 in support, 19 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Michael Cahill (D - Rock 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Nicholas Bridle (R - Rock 29)
- Rep. Jaci Grote (D - Rock 24)
- Rep. Charles Melvin (R - Rock 20)
- Rep. Mike Ouellet (R - Coos 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, GP 232
- February 3, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, GP 234
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation
- January 27, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 10:00 am GP 232
- February 3, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
- February 3, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026